{"product_id":"the-shortest-history-of-ancient-rome","title":"The Shortest History of Ancient Rome","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"875\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eThe Shortest History of Ancient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e by Ross King offers a sharp, fast-paced journey through one of the most influential civilizations in history. From the mythic founding of Rome by Romulus and Remus, through the rise of the Republic, to the sweeping expansion of the Roman Empire and its eventual fragmentation, this compact history distills centuries of drama, war, politics, and innovation into an engaging and accessible narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003eKing explores how Rome’s legal, political, and architectural achievements continue to shape modern society, while also highlighting the brutal realities of imperial conquest, social upheaval, and the fallibility of great power. With a historian’s insight and a storyteller’s flair, the book paints vivid portraits of iconic figures such as Julius Caesar, Augustus, Cicero, and Nero—making this a concise yet rich account of ancient Rome’s remarkable trajectory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1345\" data-end=\"1374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eConcise Yet Comprehensive:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a full sweep of Roman history in a format that’s readable in a few sittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003eHighly Accessible:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for readers new to Roman history or those seeking a refresher without dense academic language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1626\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eWritten by an Acclaimed Historian:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ross King is known for his clear prose and deep insight, making complex topics understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1791\"\u003eLinks Past and Present:\u003c\/strong\u003e Demonstrates how ancient Roman ideas and institutions still influence politics, law, and society today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1900\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eIdeal for Curious Readers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in the enduring legacy of Rome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2053\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eRoss King is a Canadian historian and best-selling author renowned for blending meticulous research with captivating storytelling. His previous works, such as \u003cem data-start=\"2216\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eBrunelleschi’s Dome\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"2242\" data-end=\"2279\"\u003eMichelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling\u003c\/em\u003e, have earned international acclaim for their accessible approach to art and cultural history. With \u003cem data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2417\"\u003eThe Shortest History of Ancient Rome\u003c\/em\u003e, King brings his signature style to the rise and fall of one of history’s greatest empires, making it relevant, riveting, and resonant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Picador","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46287968174333,"sku":"","price":960.0,"currency_code":"NPR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/4145\/8840\/files\/81mAV0a1K-L._SL1500.jpg?v=1747487687","url":"https:\/\/biblionepal.com\/es\/products\/the-shortest-history-of-ancient-rome","provider":"BIBLIONEPAL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}